Moon Phase on December 9, 2009
On Wednesday, December 9, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:14 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- New Moon
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for December 9, 2009
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 44.7%
- Moon age
- 22.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 375,403 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 00:14 UTC | Dec 9, 12:14 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About December 9, 2009
What was the moon phase on December 9, 2009?
On Wednesday, December 9, 2009 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on December 9, 2009?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and Thursday, December 31, 2009.
Was there a new moon on December 9, 2009?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, November 16, 2009 and Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on December 9, 2009?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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